The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025 under the Agnipath scheme, offering young individuals a unique opportunity to serve the nation. This article provides a comprehensive guide on eligibility criteria, important dates, application fees, and the application process.

Overview

• Recruitment Name: Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025
• Notification Release Date: 18th December 2024
• Application Start Date: 7th January 2025
• Application End Date: 27th January 2025
• Exam Date: 22nd March 2025 onwards
• Eligibility: Unmarried male and female Indian citizens aged between 17.5 to 21 years
• Application Fee: INR 550
• Official Website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in

Eligibility Criteria 🛂

To apply for the Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Nationality: Must be an unmarried male or female Indian citizen.
2. Age Limit: Candidates should be born between 27th June 2004 and 27th December 2007. The upper age limit is 21 years at the time of enrollment.
3. Educational Qualifications:
   • Science Subjects:
     • Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
     • OR, passed a three-year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the diploma course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course).
   • Non-Science Subjects:
     • Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central/State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
     • OR, passed two years of vocational course with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the vocational course).

Important Dates 📅

• Notification Release Date: 18th December 2024
• Online Application Start Date: 7th January 2025
• Online Application End Date: 27th January 2025
• Examination Date: 22nd March 2025 onwards

Application Fee 💰

• The examination fee is INR 550.
• Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

Application Process 📝

Follow these steps to apply for the Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
2. Registration:
   • Click on the “Apply Online” link for Agniveer Vayu 01/2026.
   • Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
   • Create a unique username and password.
3. Fill Application Form:
   • Log in with your credentials.
   • Complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
4. Upload Documents:
   • Recent passport-sized photograph.
   • Scanned signature.
   • Relevant educational certificates.
5. Payment of Application Fee:
   • Pay the examination fee of INR 550 through the available online payment modes.
6. Submit Application:
   • Review all entered information.
   • Submit the application form.
   • Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process 🛡️

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. Online Written Test:
   • For Science Subjects: Duration of 60 minutes.
   • For Non-Science Subjects: Duration of 45 minutes.
   • For both Science and Non-Science Subjects: Duration of 85 minutes.
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
   • 1.6 km run to be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds.
   • 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats within the stipulated time.
3. Adaptability Test-I and II:
   • Assessing suitability for employment in the IAF environment.
4. Medical Examination:
   • Conducted as per IAF medical standards.

Benefits of Joining as Agniveer Vayu 🎖️

• Skill Development: Opportunity to gain technical and leadership skills.
• Financial Package: Attractive monthly package with risk and hardship allowances as applicable in the Indian Air Force.
• Seva Nidhi Package: A corpus fund accumulated during the service period, which will be paid upon completion of the tenure.